Author's Notes: I got permission from my cousin to re-post this because this is her idea and she wrote the first chapter. Since she's moved she's had little access to a computer therefore not being able to update her story(s). This story is under new management as of today! The new chapter will be uploaded ASAP Reviews are always welcomed with gratitude! –Farewell xBlackfirex
Warning(s): Language coming from our fellow spirit detectives. Also severe blood-shed in later chapters.
Summary: After the passing of his dear mother, Kurama seems to be his usual sweet self. But when all of the YYH females are murdered one by one will all fingers point to the beloved fox spirit? R&R
"Live, Love, or Die?"
First Chapter written by: Hiei'sFireyGurl52890
Reposted and Continued by: XBlackfireX
Before Kuwabara's mind could process what Keiko had been saying, he turned to find Yusuke not at his side anymore. He bid a farewell to Koenma, Botan, and Keiko and quickly ran to see where the spirit detective had gone. As he came into the hallway he found Yusuke at the very end of the hall running at full speed.
"Urameshi! Where are you going?" Kuwabara shouted, his voice seeming to echo. Yusuke heard Kuwabara's voice and continued to run.
"I'm going to slaughter a fox are you coming or not?" Yusuke replied not even stopping. Kuwabara's eyes widened in fear.
"Wait Urameshi! You don't know if he really did it or not!"
"Yea well if my girlfriend said so that's proof enough!"
Kuwabara ran after Yusuke as fast as his legs could take him. This can't be happening! How could he. No it has to be some mistake! he thought continuing to run.
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"Genkai! Genkai what the hell happened?!" Yusuke shouted running over to the elderly woman that lay on the ground. Genkai stirred, her eyes blinking a few times before reopening. She sat dizzily as dried blood stains came into view on her forehead. Yusuke continued to stare at his master with eyes of horror.
"What happened?!"
"The girl. We were attacked, knocked me unconscious," Genkai explained although her words were stumbled. Yusuke felt confusion take him.
"Attacked? What do you mean atta,"
"YUKINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Yusuke and Genkai turned to hear a loud cry fill the air. The both of them met eyes with Kuwabara who was leaning over what seemed to be a body. Genkai lowered her head, "He has killed her."
Yusuke shook his head, "No, not Yukina too, NO!" Yusuke's eyes flashed angrily as he felt the demon anger in him begin to rise. He fought his best to control it well. Although it still continued to strike up. Sobs were now being heard coming from the direction where Kuwabara sat with Yukina's body in his arms.
"Y-Yukina, you can't be dead. I n-need you, Yukina, please, talk to me I need to hear your sweet voice. Yukina……." The orange-haired boy whispered, as numerous tears escaped from his eyes and rolled mercilessly down his face. He kissed her forehead, not caring if blood was applied to his soft lips. Yusuke clenched his fist and turned his back to the two. Genkai arose from the ground, stumbling off a bit as she did so. She held her left arm with her right.
"Yusuke the one who killed--"
"I know who did it Genkai. And when I find him I'm gunna--"
"You mustn't kill him Yusuke. I know you may think this is Kurama's doing, yet his energy has changed greatly. I do not think we're dealing with a minor issue here."
The boy's brown eyes widened slightly with confusion, "What the hell are you talking about?! I know what I'm sayin' and Kurama did kill Keiko and Yukina."
"This is no time to be foolish Yusuke! Until you hear, from Kurama himself, that he indeed killed Keiko and Yukina then you can point your accusations."
"Are you on crack or something?! What more proof do you need! Keiko told me that it was him, and this isn't looking too good so it is Kurama!" Yusuke's eyes widened as a burning sensation had taken his cheek where Genkai had slapped him. The old woman's eyes trembled with anger as she began speaking in a more serious tone.
"Yusuke of all the times you decide to use your childish nature I ask that you not do it now! I know you're angry and just killing someone won't help. For once listen to me dimwit."
Placing a hand to his throbbing cheek, the boy gave into a small nod, "Alright."
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"Come out you bastard!" Hiei shouted entering the structure of Kurama's rather large home. His voice echoed off of the walls. He held his sword firmly in his hands as he continued to search for Kurama. He neared the room where Kurama stood. As he did a horrifying sight awaited him. Blood as red as could be stood on the walls engraving a message. "Kill. Kill. Kill." The word was repeated several times. Hiei's eyes widened as he took a step back from the horrid markings. He backed into the wall as he turned. Pictures of women stood attached to the wall. Pictures that included Keiko, Yukina, Shizuru, and Botan. There were already red X's marked on Keiko and Yukina's photo. Hiei clenched his teeth as a searing anger was sent through his body.
"Hahaha, does this bring pain to you Hiei?" A cold voice seemed to ask from nowhere.
"Coward where are you?" Hiei asked aloud, jerking his body in all possible directions.
"It's your fault after all. You were to slow to save her."
"Shut up!" Hiei snarled using his sword and bringing it down where he thought the enemy to be. More cold laughter informed the fire yokai that he was still very much alive. Sweat began to form on the sides of his face as he felt his heart-beat increase. Never had he remembered feeling as much fear going into a battle. Perhaps it had been the will to live for Yukina that had assured him of confidence. But now that the ice maiden was dead had he lost the will to live? A sharp pain took the spiky-haired male as he doubled over onto his knees where a sharp weapon had stabbed into his abdomen. Why hadn't he sensed the attack?! He felt weak yet he used his sword as support to stand.
"Aw I'm sorry Hiei-chan did that hurt. I'll have to punish my rose-whip for being naughty," The distorted voice of Kurama spoke revealing himself from the shadows. His eyes glowed red as a black X-shaped figure was imbedded into his forehead. Hiei's eyes widened as he realized Kurama was being controlled by some unknown force.
"Kurama now I know what has happened. You're strong fight it! You have to—" Blood was sent hurdling forth from the fire being's mouth as the fox spirit had sent a foot into his stomach. The shorter male began coughing as more blood trickled out of his mouth. Feeling helpless, Hiei looked into the eyes of his partner he had grown to know. "I know…..that you can hear me Kurama you have to overcome this!"
Suddenly the spirit fox clutched his head and bent forward, a low moan escaping him. The shift came again, stronger this time, agonizing in its force. His body clenched painfully and he gritted his teeth to keep from crying out. He would not give in. Hiei watched as the red-head struggled with himself for a few moments before his eyes took the bloody red they had been. He smiled at the bleeding yokai in front of him revealing fangs in his mouth. "You truly are foolish," he spoke in a tone that sounded as if Kurama voice was speaking mixed with an eerie deeper tone, "to think you will ever receive your dear friend back. He belongs with us. Now die!"
"Spirit gun!" the shout filled the air as a jet-stream of blue light enlightened the darkness and struck Kurama's form in the arm. Releasing a low menacing growl, he turned to find Yusuke and Kuwabara standing in the doorway ready to strike.
"Well look what we have here, more pleasure………."
"So it is you fox-scum," Yusuke stated lowering his arm from its spirit gun position and taking a battle stance. Kuwabara stood forth as well.
"I never though you'd be behind this Kurama. You killed Keiko and Yukina for God's sake!"
"I've only begun. Now I must be going oh and take good care of Hiei he won't be feeling well. Not after I poisoned him with my rose whip. That's one hell of a flu he'll be getting," the rogue told them stepping to the side revealing Hiei's injured form, then disappearing into the shadows. Yusuke ran quickly to Hiei's now shivering form. Kuwabara removed his long jacket and placed it over Hiei's shoulders.
"Hiei are you ok man?" Yusuke asked placing a hand on Hiei's shoulder. He was forced to remove his hand as Hiei's skin felt as if it was on fire. Now being a fire yokai his temperature was always above normal yet not feeling this hot. "You're burning up! Kuwabara we gotta get him to Genkai's now."
"I'm s-so c-cold," Hiei whispered, his body feeling as if it were to collapse. He began coughing once more before Yusuke silenced him.
"You should save your energy," Yusuke told him gently then looked at Kuwabara who nodded. Never had Yusuke heard Hiei sound so pathetic before. It was both sickening and depressing. Kuwabara placed Hiei on his back just as the fire yokai's eyes closed from the illness that Kurama had poisoned him with.
"I'll take Hiei back to Genkai's you go after Kurama. I'll help you once I come back," Kuwabara told Yusuke as they both exited the house and stood into the cool night air. Yusuke nodded taking in his friend's words. The two separated each running in a different direction. Hiei's breathing seemed labored as if it caused him pain to inhale. Kuwabara, hearing this, tried to quicken his pace.
"Hang on buddy, just hang on.
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Shizuru entered her home with an arm filled with groceries. She looked to the table that had a note written by her parents saying how they had gone out. She rolled her eyes crumbling up the piece of paper and throwing it to the side. Her finger switched the light to the kitchen.
"Hmm that's weird," she spoke to herself as the light had not turned on when she flicked the switch. She placed the groceries down and walked further into her darkened home. She heard and saw a dark figure slowly walk across the hall. "Kazuma? Are you home?"
"No but I am……."
To be continued………
Author's Notes: Getting scared? Of course you're not hehe. Chapter three was fun to write! I hope all who is still keeping in touch with this story is finding it getting better and better. For those who treasure Hiei and want to eat me alive for doing this to him, I'M SO SORRY! He WILL NOT die I assure you that. The next chapter will shortly follow this one. –Farewell XBlackfireX